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Estadio Azteca

Mexico City

Estadio Azteca is the only stadium to host two World Cup Finals (1970, 1986). It witnessed Maradona's "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century."

Capacity
87,523
Year Built
1966
Surface
Natural grass
Timezone
CT

Highlights

Only stadium with 2 World Cup Finals
Maradona's iconic goals (1986)
Third World Cup hosting

FAQ

World Cup history?
Hosted 1970 Final (Brazil 4-1 Italy) and 1986 Final (Argentina 3-2 Germany).
Altitude?
At 2,200m elevation, altitude affects player stamina significantly.
Why three World Cups?
Mexico 1970, Mexico 1986, and now co-hosting 2026 - a unique triple.

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